Montgomery County Jury Sentences 59-Year-Old Man to 60 Years for Continuous Sex Abuse of Child

Conroe, TX – A Montgomery County jury has convicted Charles Guy Scott, 59, of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 14, a first-degree felony, and Judge Patty Maginnis sentenced him to 60 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice with no possibility of parole.

The trial began February 20, 2026, in the 435th District Court, presided over by Judge Patty Maginnis. After a week of testimony and evidence review, the jury returned a guilty verdict on February 27, 2026. Sentencing occurred on March 4, 2026.

Evidence presented at trial showed that Scott repeatedly sexually abused a child over several years while the victim was between the ages of 11 and 13. Prosecutors demonstrated that Scott exploited the child’s vulnerability through manipulation, threats, and emotional control to keep the abuse hidden.

Testimony revealed that when Scott believed others might discover the abuse, he prayed with the victim and asked for the Lord’s forgiveness. He also warned the child that disclosure would send him to prison and cause the victim to lose the home and stability they depended on—threats prosecutors said were designed to silence the child.

The abuse came to light when the victim confided in a friend while sharing personal secrets. That disclosure reached a trusted adult, leading to a report to authorities, the involvement of Child Protective Services, and an investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

When CPS first interviewed the child, Scott had instructed the victim to deny any abuse, and the child initially followed those instructions. During a later forensic interview, the victim denied the abuse for more than an hour before finally disclosing the truth.

Additional testimony showed Scott exposed the victim to pornography and sex toys, framing the behavior as “educational.” In an interview with Detective Brannock Snellgrove of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Scott admitted to touching the victim’s genitals—claiming it was done while applying medication—and to showing the child images of male genitalia online while discussing sexual topics as “instructional.”

During closing arguments, prosecutors emphasized the profound betrayal and the victim’s courage in coming forward. “For years, the defendant relied on threats, manipulation, and fear to keep a child silent,” said Assistant District Attorney Tamara Tyler. “But the moment the victim found the courage to speak the truth, his secret was over. This verdict shows that when a child finds their voice, the justice system will stand with them.”

The defense presented a DNA expert to challenge forensic evidence, a psychological expert questioning the victim’s credibility, and several character witnesses on Scott’s behalf. After considering all testimony and evidence, the jury rejected those arguments and found Scott guilty.

The case was investigated by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Criss Cole and Tamara Tyler of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.